guidance

this week at our group/church/gathering we're talking about the issue of guidance. i think the central question is "How do we know the Will of God?" It's an intimidatingly difficult question, not one that I think we can answer 100% in this life (although jmc might justly accuse me of only acknowledging the "we see...darkly" and not "we see as through a glass...." part of the balance). Any suggestions on how to tackle this question? The "three legs of the Stool of Guidance," as I understand it are Scripture or "general" revelation, Spirit-inspired or "special" revelation, and the Church/community framework. Can you guide me in understanding guidance?